hyperpituitarism

hy·per·pi·tu·i·ta·rism

 (hī′pər-pĭ-to͞o′ĭ-tə-rĭz′əm, -tyo͞o′-)

n.

1. Pathologically excessive production of anterior pituitary hormones, especially growth hormones.

2. The condition resulting from an excess of pituitary hormones, characterized by gigantism in children and acromegaly in adults.

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hy′per·pi·tu′i·tar′y (-tĕr′ē) adj.

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hyperpituitarism

(ˌhaɪpəpɪˈtjuːɪtəˌrɪzəm)

n

(Pathology) pathol overactivity of the pituitary gland, sometimes resulting in acromegaly or gigantism

ˌhyperpiˈtuitary adj

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hy•per•pi•tu•i•ta•rism

(ˌhaɪ pər pɪˈtu ɪ təˌrɪz əm, -ˈtyu-)

n.

1. overactivity of the pituitary gland.

2. a resultant condition, as gigantism or acromegaly.

[1905–10]

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hyperpituitarism

an abnormal condition of the pituitary gland that speeds up secretory activity and the growth of the endocrine organs. — hyperpituitary, adj.

See also: Disease and Illness

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Noun

1.

hyperpituitarism - excessive activity of the pituitary gland (especially overactivity of the anterior lobe which leads to excess secretion of growth hormone) adenosis, gland disease, glandular disease, glandular disorder - a disorder of the glands of the body giantism, gigantism, overgrowth - excessive size; usually caused by excessive secretion of growth hormone from the pituitary gland acromegalia, acromegaly - enlargement of bones of hands and feet and face; often accompanied by headache and muscle pain and emotional disturbances; caused by overproduction of growth hormone by the anterior pituitary gland (due to a tumor)

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